MUMBAI, India, Nov. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641126795 A) filed by Karpagam Academy Of Higher Education; Karpagam Institute Of Technology; Dr S Hemalatha; and Mirudhula V on October 24, 2026, for Nfc In Health Monitoring : A New Era Of Medical Cards And Application.
Inventors include Dr S Hemalatha; and Mirudhula V.
The application for the patent was published on October 30, 2026, under issue no. 44/2026.
Abstract: Abstract Efficient, secure, and interoperable management of patient health data remains a critical challenge in modern healthcare systems. Conventional methods, including paper-based records, standalone electronic health record (EHR) systems, and basic RFID-based identification technologies, often suffer from delayed information retrieval, data fragmentation, limited interoperability, and significant security vulnerabilities. These limitations negatively impact real-time clinical decision-making, increase administrative overhead, and compromise the quality of patient care. To address these challenges, this paper presents an NFC-based health monitoring system that integrates NFC-enabled smart medical cards with a secure web application to provide fast, reliable, and encrypted access to patient health records. The proposed system employs Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to enable contactless identification and secure data exchange between patients and healthcare providers. Each patient is issued an NFC-enabled smart card containing a unique encrypted identifier that is linked to the individual’s electronic health record stored in a centralized yet secure backend database. When the card is tapped on an authorized NFC reader or NFC-enabled mobile device, the system initiates a secure authentication process and retrieves the corresponding patient data through a web-based application interface. Role-based access control mechanisms ensure that only authorized medical personnel, such as doctors, nurses, and administrators, can access or modify specific categories of patient information. To strengthen data privacy and system reliability, the proposed architecture incorporates advanced security mechanisms, including AES-256 encryption for data storage and transmission, secure session management, and audit logging. The system is developed using the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, enabling a modular and scalable design that supports seamless integration with existing hospital information systems. This approach ensures adaptability across various healthcare environments, ranging from small clinics to large multi-specialty hospitals, without requiring significant infrastructure modifications. Comprehensive performance evaluations demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed system. Experimental results indicate a data accuracy rate of 98%, a user satisfaction rate of 95%, and an average response time of approximately 50 milliseconds, highlighting its superior efficiency and reliability compared to conventional RFID-based healthcare solutions. The system significantly reduces patient data retrieval time, enhances patient–doctor communication, and improves overall workflow efficiency in clinical settings. Furthermore, the proposed NFC-based healthcare framework is designed to support future technological advancements, including integration with artificial intelligence- driven diagnostic tools, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices for real-time patient monitoring, and blockchain-based solutions for tamper-proof medical record management. By addressing key challenges in healthcare data management, the proposed system establishes NFC technology as a scalable, secure, and future-ready solution for digital health ecosystems, paving the way for next-generation healthcare applications.
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